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Margot Kidder, star of stage and screen, best known for her role as Lois Lane in the Superman movies opposite Christopher Reeve, has died at 69. The actress reportedly died late Sunday night in her home in Montana, though no cause of death has been revealed. Kidder’s career began in the 60s with an appearance […]

Amos Lee has announced the forthcoming release of his new album ‘My New Moon’ on August 31, marking his debut for Dualtone Records, an Entertainment One company. The ten new songs on ‘My New Moon’ were all written by Amos, and are the product of a period of intense connection and loss, marking his most […]

Celebrated rock / alt­-country quintet Lucero celebrate 20 years together with the announcement of the August 3rd release of their ninth studio album Among The Ghosts (Liberty and Lament / Thirty Tigers). Co-produced and engineered by Grammy Award winner Matt Ross­-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Drive­-by Truckers), Among The Ghosts was recorded in the band’s […]

Te 39th annual Blues Music Awards turned into something of a one-year anniversary party for Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’. Their acclaimed collaboration TajMo, which was released on May 4, 2017, picked up both Album of the Year and Contemporary Blues Album honors at this all-star ceremony that The Blues Foundation hosted on May 10. An American roots music legend who was inducted into the Blues Hall […]

The worst news that could have happened realized itself as the body found at a marina on the banks of the Firth of Forth has been confirmed as missing Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison. The discovery was made at Port Edgar, between the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing, at about 20:30 on Thursday. Hutchison, […]

On May 18, Low Cut Connie will release Dirty Pictures (Part 2) via Contender Records. The album is now streaming in its entirety via NPR Music First Listen. NPR’s Alison Fensterstock said, “Across five albums of piano-driven rock and soul, Low Cut Connie has proven masterfully fluent in the foundational languages of Western pop, living at […]

Neil Young has recently reunited with Crazy Horse for a run of California theater gigs after a four-year layoff, and just when we thought a full-on Horse tour would be in the works, Young surprises us with a solo acoustic tour. News of Young’s upcoming solo shows comes courtesy of his online archives, where members have […]

 Nine Inch Nails will launch COLD AND BLACK AND INFINITE NORTH AMERICA 2018 on September 13 with support The Jesus and Mary Chain.  The band will bring their “musical, visual, emotional sensory onslaught,” as hailed by The New York Times, to some of the most iconic venues in the USA – including two-night stands at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (September 18 and 19), New York City’s Radio […]

This morning (5/9/18), Dawes debuted their new music video for “Living In The Future,” the first single off their forthcoming album Passwords (June 22, HUB Records), via Boing Boing. The video was directed by Grant James (Father John Misty, Tedeschi Trucks Band), who reveals: “The concept of “Living in the Future” revolves around Dawes having their performance holographically captured for […]

The Marcus King Band has announced the “Carolina Confessions Tour,” a national headlining run of dates beginning on July 31st. “We are thrilled to see all your smiling faces, and to bring you some brand new tunes for the ‘Carolina Confessions Tour’!” says King. “We’ll be returning to some of our favorite parts of the […]

It’s always exciting when an up-and-coming artist or band makes their first television debut. Alternative rock band Wallows did just that Tuesday night (5/8) on The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS. Instead of their huge hit single “It’s Only Right,” they decided to perform “Pictures of Girls.” From start to finish, Wallows owned the crowd. […]

White Denim have signed with City Slang Records, which will release the Austin, TX-based band’s new album Performance on August 24, 2018. The band have shared the album’s first single, “Magazin,” via a lyric video and confirmed a headlining North American fall tour that includes shows in Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., and two nights at […]

First Aid Kit has announced The Rebel Heart Tour, which kicks off this fall in support of their critically acclaimed album Ruins. The 18 city trek will bring First Aid Kit to Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and more, including a prominent set at Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas. Julia Jacklin and M. […]

Edinburgh’s critically praised Young Fathers have announced a highly anticipated fall North American tour, fresh off of a blazing run of sold-out headline shows in Brooklyn & Los Angeles plus back to back performances at Hollywood Bowl supporting LCD Soundsystem and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The tour kicks off November 9 in Los Angeles and culminates in New York City on November 20. Full list of dates below. Tickets on sale this […]

J. Cole has announced that he’ll embark on a 34-date tour in support of his chart-topping new album KOD, with special guest Young Thug. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off in Miami, FL on August 9 and make stops across North America including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and more, before […]

Dear Boy has officially released a new video for their young lovers anthem “Love Interest.” They’re emerging onto the scene as one of the hottest up-and-coming bands in ALT rock. Spending much of their 2018 touring with Rogue Wave across the country, Dear Boy is definitely working on finishing their new EP.  They worked with […]

The Austin Film Festival announces accolades for ‘Rogue One’ screenwriter Tony Gilroy

Heard Presents, Havin’ A Ball Productions, and Unknown Entertainment are excited to announce the initial lineup and details surrounding the debut of Waterloo Music Festival taking place September 7-9, 2018, at Carson Creek Ranch in Austin, Texas. Waterloo is an independent festival that celebrates the roots of Austin music culture. The festival will feature three […]

With a busy year ahead with both an upcoming tour and the release of his new album, Childish Gambino has finally appeased his fans with a new music video and two new songs. Gambino performed both “This is America” and “Saturday” live on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. His new video for “This is America” has definitely […]